In a warning issued earlier this month, Microsoft has warned of a “critical” security flaw in one of its Windows operating systems that could allow hackers to “cause outages” in industrial control systems. These control systems, which are commonly used to manage energy distribution in power plants, pose a serious risk if exploited. The vulnerability,… Continue reading Microsoft finds vulnerabilities it says could be used to shut down power plants
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It’s a hot 0-day summer for Apple, Google, and Microsoft security fixes
It seems that summer is off to a hot start, at least when it comes to online security. Major tech giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft recently released critical security updates to patch vulnerabilities in their software products. Starting with Apple, this past Tuesday, Apple released patches to fix over 139 vulnerabilities that impact both iOS… Continue reading It’s a hot 0-day summer for Apple, Google, and Microsoft security fixes
Firmware vulnerabilities in millions of computers could give hackers superuser status
The concept of cyber security is more important than ever as more people conduct their business and personal activities online. A new hardware vulnerability called “Spoiler” has been detected by researchers from Digital Interruption, which affects millions of computers including those of home users and companies. The attack uses the firmware installed on Intel-based personal… Continue reading Firmware vulnerabilities in millions of computers could give hackers superuser status